Boys volleyball Power Poll: Big week ahead for county teams

1 Pacific Collegiate School: The Pumas (18-3, 7-0 SCCAL) suffered their first losses of the season to Bellarmine, Campolindo and St. John Bosco at the Bells' King of Cali tournament, but they also survived a close match against Mount Madonna. Last week: 1

2 Aptos: The King of Cali tournament was also tough on the Mariners (5-5, 5-1 SCCAL), but they can move into the No. 1 spot with a win over SCCAL leader PCS on Tuesday. LW: 2

3 Mount Madonna: The Hawks (7-9, 2-4 SCCAL) are going for the second-half surge, evidenced by taking PCS to three games in their eventual loss in the King of Cali tournament over the weekend. LW: 3

4 Soquel: The Knights (10-8, 5-2 SCCAL) enjoyed a week off for spring break, but they'll need to make sure the rust is off when they face Aptos on Thursday. LW: 4

5Watsonville: This is a big week for the Wildcatz (4-13, 3-6 MBL), who can move up in their league standings with wins over Salinas and San Benito — the two teams just ahead of them in the MBL. Even with just eight players on the squad, coach Sue Jeske says they're improving daily. LW: 5

6 Scotts Valley: The Falcons (6-4, 3-4 SCCAL) also had a week off. If the five seniors can put that energy toward beating Mount Madonna on Tuesday, it could change their season. LW: 6

7 Harbor: The Pirates (3-12, 1-5 SCCAL) can move up a spot or two this week, depending on how they handle challenging but winnable matches against SLV and Scotts Valley. LW: 7

8 SLV: After a week off, it's time for the Cougars (1-9, 0-6 SCCAL) to put together all their athleticism and notch an league win. Tuesday's match against Harbor might be the one. LW: 8

9 Pajaro Valley: Grizzlies (0-9, 0-9 MBL) showed some serious grit by taking a game from Alisal, one of the top teams in the MBL. Nonetheless, they remain seeking their first match victory and could get it against similarly winless Gilroy on Tuesday. LW: 9